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Ohio Expands Youth Crisis Response Services Statewide

4/22/2025

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has unveiled a groundbreaking expansion of Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) for youth in crisis. This vital program ensures that children and young adults under 20 receive immediate assistance from trained professionals within just 60 minutes, now accessible in all 88 counties. The initiative aims to keep vulnerable youth out of emergency rooms and provide timely support when they need it most.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has unveiled a groundbreaking expansion of Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) for youth in crisis. This vital program ensures that children and young adults under 20 receive immediate assistance from trained professionals within just 60 minutes, now accessible in all 88 counties. The initiative aims to keep vulnerable youth out of emergency rooms and provide timely support when they need it most.